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Lead eDiscovery Lab Project Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

The Lead Project Manager is a lab leader and manager for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division Automated Litigation Support (ALS) Lab. The Lead Project Manager (LPM) will be responsible for ...

H2I Group, Inc.

Project Manager

Columbia, MD · On-site

A minimum of 3 years of relevant Lab Project Management experience in commercial construction is required. * Construction-related certifications and training are highly desirable. * Knowledge of and ...

Maxtena Inc

Project Manager

Germantown, MD · On-site

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the activities within programs ... Cutting-edge technology & high-tech lab * Continuous career growth opportunities * Competitive ...

Maxtena Inc

Project Manager

Germantown, MD · On-site

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the activities within programs ... Cutting-edge technology & high-tech lab * Continuous career growth opportunities * Competitive ...

Gtaeng

Senior Project Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

Candidates with significant COT/CMT project management experience are encouraged to apply. The ... Peak Health Wellness Plan - personalized nurse consultations, no-cost lab work, and ongoing ...

Jimmy Jazz

Project Manager

Columbia, MD · On-site

Project Manager LOCATION: Hybrid, DMV CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain aHigh-RiskPublic Trust ... In our Emerging Technology Lab, innovation drives progress. Our teams create intelligent chatbots ...

TAP Engineering

Research Project Manager

College Park, MD · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

Research Project Manager TAP Engineering | College Park, MD | Full Time Clearance Required: Active ... This program supports a government research lab, and as a contractor, TAP is responsible for ...

TAP Engineering

Research Project Manager

College Park, MD · On-site

$125K - $140K/yr

Research Project Manager TAP Engineering | College Park, MD | Full Time Clearance Required: Must be ... This program supports a government research lab, and as a contractor, TAP is responsible for ...

TAP Engineering

Research Project Manager

College Park, MD · On-site

$125K - $140K/yr

... Project Manager to support leading-edge research and engineering initiatives across the physical ... This program supports a government research lab, and as a contractor, TAP is responsible for ...

CAMRIS

GMP Senior Project Manager

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$128K - $147K/yr

We are seeking a GMP Senior Project Manager to support the Pilot Bioproduction Facility (PBF) at ... Rarely wear a lab coat.Rarely wear a clean room uniform. Rarely wear a disposable dust/surgical ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for lab project manager in Washington is $116,297.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,900.00 and $139,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a lab project manager do?

A Lab Project Manager oversees scientific or technical projects within a laboratory setting. They are responsible for coordinating project activities, managing timelines and budgets, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring that all work complies with safety and regulatory standards. They may also supervise lab staff, procure equipment and supplies, and ensure that project objectives are met efficiently and accurately. Their role is crucial for keeping laboratory projects on track and achieving successful results.

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A Lab Project Manager serves as a central point of communication, ensuring that both research teams and external stakeholders are aligned on project goals, timelines, and deliverables. This often involves organizing regular meetings, providing project updates, and managing documentation to track progress. The role requires balancing scientific objectives with practical constraints, such as budgets and regulatory requirements. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential to effectively facilitate collaboration and resolve any issues that may arise during the project lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lab project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lab Project Manager, you need a solid background in laboratory science, project management experience, and often a relevant degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), data analysis tools, and project management software like MS Project or Asana is typically required, along with certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma being advantageous. Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills are critical for coordinating teams and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. These competencies enable effective oversight of lab operations, quality control, and successful project delivery in a complex scientific environment.

What is the difference between Lab Project Manager vs Lab Technician?

AspectLab Project ManagerLab Technician
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Science, Project Management certification often preferredAssociate's or Bachelor's in Science or related field
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple projects, manages teams, coordinates resourcesPerforms laboratory tests, prepares samples, maintains equipment
Employer & Industry UsageResearch labs, healthcare, biotech companiesClinical labs, research institutions, manufacturing

The Lab Project Manager focuses on planning, coordinating, and overseeing laboratory projects, ensuring timely completion and resource management. In contrast, the Lab Technician handles the hands-on technical work, conducting experiments and maintaining lab equipment. Both roles are essential in laboratory settings but differ significantly in responsibilities and required skills.

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Infographic showing various Lab Project Manager job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,297 per year, or $55.9 per hour.

Lead eDiscovery Lab Project Manager

Washington, DC • On-site

Amentum
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Amentumexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

The Lead Project Manager is a lab leader and manager for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division Automated Litigation Support (ALS) Lab. The Lead Project Manager (LPM) will be responsible for coordinating and executing all eDiscovery tasks and related responsibilities including the collection, tracking, processing, hosting, review, and production of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) as well as hard copy material to support Department of Justice (DOJ) investigators and attorneys during the discovery phase of litigation. Responsibilities and Duties Generally, the LPM must:
  • Seamlessly work with Amentum managers and technical staff as well as DOJ attorneys and case managers; all having varying levels technical skills.
  • Be able to manage six (6) to ten (10) moderately active and moderately sized cases.
  • Have advanced to expert knowledge of data hosting platforms such as Relativity. In addition, a working knowledge of Technology Assisted Review (TAR) tools.
  • Finally, the LPM should be knowledgeable in Electronic File Processing (EFP) such as LAW or RelOne Processing.
  • Have experience designing and implementing workflows from evidence collection phase all the way through document production.
  • Have experience formulating project budgets and developing level-of-effort (LOE) projections.
  • Have experience using industry standard chain-of-custody (COC) procedures and be familiar with forensic approaches for preserving data integrity. This includes managing COC documentation and coordinating hand-off of evidence between multiple internal and external parties.
  • Will be adept at absorbing diffuse information, critically analyzing it, preparing summary reports, and presenting the same to internal as well as external stakeholders.

Project Management:
  • The LPM will lead consulting with legal teams including attorneys and paralegals on various issues including designing and implementing workflows, complex issues related to review, Relativity-based CAL and TAR options, Relativity email threading and clustering, FTP access, searching, coding panel creation, data delivery, and data production.
  • Handle, manage, and resolve complex issues related to productions; complex coding creation; and serve as the final QC/QA of data loads.
  • Train legal team users on requested Relativity skills e.g. batching documents and basic searching.
  • Provide outstanding client focused service including creation and execution of client training programs with related documentation e.g. QRCs (quick reference cards) and proactive client outreach e.g. asking for feedback, advanced project planning, scheduled client checkups, and requisite post-mortems.
  • Collaborate with the ALS Manager and Deputy to identify and explore new custom technologies or custom workflows that include the core tasks of testing, recommending best practices, creating deployment timelines, executing training, and integrating the new technology or workflow for daily use.
  • Participate and collaborate in client and cross-functional groups that request remediation or feedback.
  • Will be adept at absorbing diverse data sources and information, critically analyzing it, preparing summary reports, document SOPs (standard operating procedures), and presenting the same to internal as well as external stakeholders. Moreover, the LPM must be able to simultaneously manage the workflow of all the requests related to active and various sized cases.

Staff Management:
  • Proactively manage and directly supervise a minimum of four (4) senior technical direct reports to include engaging team members and assisting with their personalized development and training/technology plans; addressing employee relation issues; and managing time sheets and leave requests.
  • Lead workflow management that includes assessing the requirements of each task as they are received and subsequently assigning the work order request to the appropriate team member based on said assessment and current workload. Actively track team members' weekly activities to report to ALS Manager, leadership, and client.
  • Lead and host weekly meetings for direct reports to discuss requests, technical tasks, and admin tasks.

Required:
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a technical field. Advanced degree or Juris Doctor (JD) is desirable.
  • Requires knowledge of litigation discovery process, and the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) workflow.
  • At least four (4) years of experience in an eDiscovery position exhibiting progressively more responsible experience in major litigation support projects.
  • At least three (3) years of in-depth, hands-on experience using Relativity/RelOne is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Need to be proactive, organized and detail oriented.
  • Must be willing to work on a flexible or dead-line driven schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Must be in the DMV area and able to go in office a couple of time a week and as needed.

Preferred:
  • Hands-on experience with Relativity/RelOne highly preferred.
  • Hands-on with TAR and CAL highly preferred.
  • Four (4+) years commercial/vendor and/or law firm litigation support experience highly preferred.

Preferred certifications:
  • Relativity RCA certification; Certified eDiscovery Specialist (CEDS); Project Management Professional (PMP).
  • Hands-on experience with a variety of litigation support tools such as IPRO, Everlaw, Concordance, LiveNote, Sanctions, and Trial Director are preferred.

Compensation Details:
$120,000 - $140,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
08/31/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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